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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
THE FIRST FATAL STEP.

The Results of Committing an Indfscr.s-
 ton in the Way of Elegant Attire.
 A friend of mine who is rather violently disturbed over the matter of his personal ap- pearance, in discussing the matter the other day, placidly remarked:
 stFrank R. Stockton once wrote story about man who bought a Queen Anne grate, and was then lured on from one purchase 10 another under the spell of the decorative craze until he was obliged to build Queen Anne cottage to match his belongings. The man who falls victim to clothes does it good deal in the same way, and Stockton ought to be able to write corking good story about poor wretch who goes off in sudden flight of vanity and extravaganza and purchases pair of overgaiters, from which he is led on to be a monumental and stupendous flop.
 stIt is when man commits his first indiscre- tion in the way of the elegancies of attire that his downfall begins. If you are dressed in rough clothes and heavy boots you will look as we'll, as long as your attire is in har- mony but the very instant you buy pair of overgaiters you observe that your trousers look bit frayed at tho bottom. You buy new ones. Then you find that yea want to have them ironed to be ill the style. They are ironed. After this the conviction is J shoes are not quite up to the standard of gaiters. You buy new shoes, and patent leather ones, of course, as there is no use going half way. By this time there is no shadow of doubt that the coat looks rusty, and after you have bought new coat and vest, you find that fancy waiscoat is almost as necessary as food. You buy the waist coat Then after short struggle, you arc obliged to admit that smooth bosomed shirts are by no means in harmony with the rest of your attire. Hence, pique and ribbed fronts, huge cuffs, high collars After this, expen- sive cravats, and finally, if you are not very careful, fierce and ungovernable yearning for single glass.
 ''This is the place to draw the line, though it is not always drawn by the we'll dressed men of New York. Then you want rose in your buttonhole, and finally sally forth with tho latest beaver hat and the reddest of gloves, and feel yourself completely dressed. Then the trouble is that by the time all this is accomplished, you suddenly discover that the over gaiters look a little bit frayed Then the boots need revarDishing and there is wrinkle in the back of the coat, but worst Of all, the trousers bag a little at the knees, and it is the unwritten law of swelldom that by his trousers shall ye know him. From that time on about one-third of your life must be given up to considerations of dress, or you will miss accomplishing what has be- come cherished and over mastering ambl- tion. My advice to mankind is to beware of the first step for fear you become a fop."- Blakely Hall in Lincoln (Neb.) State Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Strange and Mysterious Fact,

A day or two ago lady in the West End called my attention to strange and mys- terious fact in reference to the prevalence of diphtheria throughout the city. She had mo- ticed that in nine cases out of ten the disease was found in the homes of families living on the south side of the streets running east and west, and on the east side of the streets run ming north and south. She wanted to know my opinion as to the cause, but must con- fess was unable to give her any informa- tion, I have looked the matter up, however, and find she was right about the location of the disease on the south and east sides of the street. Dr.. Warren c. Priest in Globe-Dem occat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
By WILLIAM PITTENGER,
 MEMBER OF THE EXPEDITION.

Copyrighted, 1887, by War Publishing Co.,, N. Y.,
 and published by arrangement with them.I
 The most lamentable part of the story was the case of Barlow, young East Tennessee soldier, who alone attempted to go with us. He was only IS, but brave and very amiable. No harm came to him in the fight, but in jumping down from the fence he broke his leg just above the ankle, and was dragged back to his cell in very rough manner. No attention was paid to him till the next morning, and very little then. He died from the injury, after enduring great suffering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Teoumseh and the nIinstrels.

Gen. Sherman is very fond of a minstrel show. He listens earnestly to tho jokes and laughs heartily at the points made ny Bones and Sambo Usually he is in box with some of his family, with whom he chats between the acts.-New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21

The expedition, in the daring of it's inception, had the wildneSS of romance; while in the gigantic and overwhelming results it sought and was likely io obtain it was absolutely sublime.- JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL HoLT's OFFICIAL RE PORT.
 It was all the deepest laid scheme, and on the grandest scale that ever emanated from the brains of any number of Yankees combined.- THE SOUTHERN CoNTEpERACY (ATLANTA, GA), April 15, 1862.
 Despite it's tragic termination, it shows what a handful of brave men could undertake in Amer DE PARIS HISTORY OF THE CIvu. WAR IN AMERICA, vol. 3, p. 187.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21

TO BE CONTINUED.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
COAL VALLEY.
Coal VALLEY, Nov.

Coal VALLEY, Nov 2
Fine weather since the cold snap.
Mrs. Rachael BOllman. the mother of
Mrs. Douglas Gregg. of Nebraska, is
visiting her folks here
Robert and William, is quite ill., She is
subject to an affection of the stomach
Henry and Peter Haupt's widow were
married last week. 1t seems but short
time since the decease Of Peter and MIS-
Henry-al since last May.
Paul Black and wife, of Aiedo, had
their golden wedding on the 3lst ult
Cards of invitation were sent to many OF
their old friends IN the prairie.
l.. B. Thomas, of Angus, Iowa, is
here. He reports business quiet there,
The coal shafts are moving two miles
west of the town. which is arresting the
progress of the place.
On Saturday afternoon about O'Clock
Thomas Lewis noticed heavy smoke
arising from the roof of John Stevens
house, near the old brewery. He gave
the alarm. but when thev got TO the
place, the flames were protruding through
the roof. They carried ont about all tint
furniture, down stairs. Mr. Stevens had
started fire about an hour before
The e was no visible defect in the Chin
ney, but the fire must have originated
from such source. Mr.. Stevens hat
some monty concealed under the Yin,
by Ii e s,ove-$350 or more. it is report
ed The insurance on the building il
800 III the Phoenix of Brooklyn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
The M eGibenys

The McGibeny musical family which
gives concerts at Harper's theatre tonight
and tomorrow night, under the auspic,
of Bnford post, appeared at Davenport
last week, and the Democrat Gazette said I:
There was a good audience present at
the opera house last evening to witness
the McGibeny family. Their entertain
mert is even better than it was the last
time they were here, and taken as family
the company gives very remarkable
show The family orchestra is simply
perfect and the solos by different members
of the family from the six year old up.
was simply wonderful. 1t is useless to
particularize, but the entire evenings
programme is one which cOmmends it to
all. The house should, and undoubtedly
will, be crowded this evening, by an au
dience which will thoroughly appreciate
the good work Of the family.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

A new lime card is expected on the r.
l. Il P. Sunday.
The roof of the C, NJ. & St P. depot
is ing shingled,
Engine 143. of the C. r | & r has been
sent 10 the southwest. Ed. Marvin is
engineer and Carl Hamilton fireman.
Division No. 81. Order of Railway
Conductors, give reception at their di-
vision rooms in Beardstown, Thursday
evening. Nov "a. Dancing will follow
at Library hall. Conductors Terry and
Coons are members of the invitation
committee. Conductor Parker is on the
arrangement committee. and Conductor
Strain is one of the floor managers. The
affair promises TO be very pleasant
one
Attached to the train for the southwest
the other evening was the new pay cal
which is To do duty on the c.. X. & N .
1t is IN outward appearance ike the reg
ular coaches of that road, but the inward
arrangement is with especial reference tt
its object. At one end is the paymaster's
department. AT the other is large
| room for the use of officials, while in tht
| center is the kitchen and dining room de
parlment and the sleeping department
1t is finely finished and handsome car
in every way suited to the use TO which
| it is to he put.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

so GEMS, or 8 cents roll; remnants in
gold paper cents a roll, and all other
goods at the same cut, at Sutcliffe Bros,
1401 Second avenue.
The talks by Rev. w S Marquis and
Mr.. S. d. Cleland. postponed from last
week, will be given at the Y. NJ. e. A.
rooms this evening, commencing at s
o'clock. An invitation is extended to all
The subjects are, The Young Man and
His Home and tine Young Man and
His Church
Mrs John Moody. wife of one Of the
drivers on the Moline & Rock Island
..orse railroad, had difficult surgical op,
Grafton performed Tuesday. rib on the
right side being extricsted in order to re
move deep,seated tumor. The opera,
ton was successfully performed by Drs.
Truesdale, Bernhard and Barth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
TO CROSS AT MUSCArtNE
The Probable Route of the Chicago,
Fast Il West Road in this Vicinity
surveys Being Made.

From what could be gathered from
conversation with Col p W McWhur
ter. vice president and general manager
of the Chicago, East Il West road, prior
to his departure for -hicago Tu sday
night, the road will make fair proposis
tinn TO our citizens, stating the condi-
tons upon which ii will enter this city,
and the line will pursue the east bank OF
the Mississippi to a point opposite Mus
ca,ine. where it will cross the river and
proceed westward The idea of bridging
the river to Davenport has apparently
been abandoned At Col McWhoster's
suggestion, Surveyor Paddock, of Mo-
line, WAS occupied yesterday in making
soundings near the mouth of Rock river
for the location Of bridges. The Busi@
ness Mems associations of Rock Island
and Moline voluntarily agreed TO Jointly
meet the expenses of this work. Mr..
Paddock will report the result of his
souudings to the board Of directors of the
new road at Chicago. The contemplated
line would make Rock Island thirty miles
nearer Chicago Kansas City forty miles
nearer Chicago, and Omaha sixty miles
nearer Chicago than any other road.
There is certainly reason to believe the
road will come through Rock Island .
From present appearances it seems to
rest wholly with the people OF Rock ISL
and whether the line is extended through
the city or not 1t is an enterprise worth
striving for.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

An exchange mentions new swindie
being practiced on farmers under the
guise of so-called society to prevent
cruelty to birds. A msu iuvades the
rural home, talks glibly about the good
work being done to the farmers by the
birds, and ends by asking him to sign a
pledge not to kill bird in twelve months.
The pledge, with little manipulation,
turns up in the way of a promlssory note
and makes trouble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
Obituary.

Arthur P Roberts, of Buffalo Pra ire,
passed away early yesterday morning, after
a lingering illness. Mr.. Roberts was fa>
miliarly known as "Uncle Arthur" and
was born in Maine seveDty-eight years
ago. He came to Illinois in 1871. Mr.
Roberts was twice married, his second
wife, whose maiden name was Mary Free
man, survives him. He was the father
of thirteen children. Moses. Simeon,
Mrs. Rebecca McNutt, Isaac, Martha,
Mrs. Ann Schaefer, Philip. Mary. Joshua,
Mrs. Lydia Parmenter, Matilda. Elisha,
Ernest and Susan. the last three by his
second wife. Moses, Isaac. Martha,
Philip and Matilda are dead. Mr.. Roberts
was possessed of a good deal of property
and was an industrious christian man.
He as member of the Masonic frater
nifty.
John Park, the old and well known
citizen of Coal Valley, is dead. He wal
born in Scotland, April IL. 1920, AM
came to Rock Island county in 1851
| He was a well-tO do farmer, a staunci
democrat-an honest man. He was TO
a number of years in the shoe business il
Rock Island, the firm title being Park
| Ellis. His wife is the sister to the lat
Capt. Hitler, of this city. He was th
father of ten children.
Chas. Dresser died at the residence o
his son, John Dresser, Seventeenth stree
and Third avenue, of the infrmities o
age at 3 o'clock this morning. TIN
funeral will be held from the hous
named at 1 80 p. m. tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
EACH HAD SEVEN.
Fine Game Between the Rock Isl
and and Monne Clubs Results in |
I'll. " ne.. liax a.xx l,auses u n ali.

A Fine Game Between the Rock ISL
and and MoIine Clubs Results in a
Tie When Darkness Causes a Halt.
Probably the ltrsest base ball audience
of the season witnessed the game between
the Rock Island and Moline clubs at the
Rock Island park yesterday afternoon.
1t was by no means disappointed as
semblage either, for the teams were pref
~ evenly matched and the contest close
and xciting one from first to last. Both
we're more than counterbalsnced by what
might be Justly called brilliant plays.
The Rock Island niue WAS strengthened
by Sage the pride of the local base bail
element. and now catcher for the Des
MONIES club of tine Northwestern league,
while the other players were Browner
pitcher Rispen first base, Scherer second
base, Grircs short stop, Toliver third
base. Olsen left field, Baker center field
Zeis right field The Moline club had
with it thatl living wonder. the Joy and
glory of all Moline cunningham who
has lately been pitching for the Brooklyn
club of the American association, and
who has signed for the next season at a
salary of 81, 800. The other members of
the Moline team were Amburg catcher,
Wynn first base, Johnson second base,
Wehreu third base. Carlson short stop.
Speck left field, Tenney center field and
Barnard right field.
While the friends Of both Sage and
Cunningham were ont in full force. Sage
was the popular fav orite of the day
Doc" was his old time self. but better
and the audience paid their compliments
by greeting him with applause when hi
first made his appearance upon the dia
monl Cunningham was not what be i.
capable of being, and The kid" pitcheC
all around HIN, permitting but fou
clean hits off hls delivery, while Cunning
ham had seven. The game was hearth,
enjoyed al the way through, the score a
the end of the ninth inning when dark
ness prevented further play, standing
to Z McFadden. of Cambridge, CAV
satisfaction Ms umpire The two nine
play again Saturday, weather permitting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
BLEW OUT HIS BRAINS.
}. - Eddy Becomes Weary OF the
Struggle Of Life aua Ends His EN-
tSfrne.,

J. - Eddy Becomes Weary OF the
Struggle Of Life ana Ends His EN-
i~tCara.
News CAME from Geneseu last night
that Mr.. ] =. Eddy, proprietor of the
City hotel at the Maple City. had blown
out his brains Mr. Eddy was formerly
proprietor of the Commercial hotel, this
city, and about five months ago went to
Genesen, and assumed the management
of the CRY hoIel Last night at about
$40 o'clock his body was found near the
stock yards and the c., Il |. |. Il p.
tracks, face do inward. the arms being
folded and in one hand was grasped a
revolver. with one empty chamber, and
which had done the deadly work. The
muzzle had been placed in the mouth APP
parently before heino discharged.
The last seen of Mr. Eddy alive was
about O'Clock. when he asked railroad
man If he haa seen his (Ehdy'S) wife
about the tracks. The coroner of Henry
countG is holding an inquest. There are
numerous theories for the cause of the
rush act, one is financial embarrassment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
Well Preserved ReIlc,

Among the government property on the
island is horse, an ordinary looking
animal, which. however, has gone through
one of the most terrible and memorable
battles in American history. The equine
is a relic-one of the few existing relics
of the terrible Custer massacre. The
hide is battle SCARED, while the hind legs
are bruised and i'll shaped, as result OF
the experience. Still, the animal is gen.
orally well preserved, and capable of do
ing good service. 1t was lately shipped
to Rock island arsenal from Fit. Leaven'
worth for preservation. Col. Baylor
uses 1t for one of his carriage horses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

The order of Sons of st. George will
give sociahle at the Rock Island rink
tomorrow evening with supper of roa
beef. plum pudding, mushrooms, catsup
aud other English dishes Hon. Bailey
Davenport will preside The supper will
be served at O'Clock. at which the fol,
lowing toasts will be responded to; The
President of the United States, by V. NJ.
Banding. The United States" by } e.
T. Kenworthy. Order Sons of st.
George" by Robert Bennett The
Anglo Saxon" Vim Jackson, Esq,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

John Garrin plead guilty to assaulting
Alderman Schafer. before Judge Adam s
this morning, and was given thirty days
in the county Jail
Officer Cary found the dictionary stoh n
from the public library the first of the
week, in a saloon in Davenport this morn
ing where it had been pawned. Marshal
Brennan and Officer Cary had been work.
ing on the case since the book was stolen,
and finally succeeded in tracing it TO the
saloon where it was discovered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
County Building


Nov. Samuel s. Davis to the Peo>
pies Light Il Fuel Co. pit lots aud 4,
81, IS, 1w, Manufacturers addition, Mo.
line, SO, 900.
John Reimers to Henry lmmelt, pit lots
/ and 3, block 4, South Park addition,
Rock Island, Sl75.
John W. Stewart to Geo. NJ Loosely,
pit outlot 5, ]. w. SpenceI's third addi>
ton, Rock Island, 81.
LICENSED TO WE'D
l. Brad U Philleo, Augusta A COlson
Port Byron.
2-William E Dill, Eigington; Mary E
Hagar, Andalusia-
Geo ] Lepper, Gable, Maggie Weiss,
Rural.
Frederic NJ Forgy, Ida L McBurney,
Bowling.
William F Wilson. Clinton, Iowa;
Lizzie Evans, South Moline.
Joseph Kendall. Mary Jane Cockburn
South Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

Houghton, Mifiiin & Co. S. so; Globe
Bindery, 81. 10; Clemanns & Salzmann.
$12; E II Barker & Son, $7.75; Mitch
ell & Lynde. S75; H. G. Connolly, 81 10
Chas. Scribner Sons, SC.
Messrs. J. R. Johnston, C. C. Trues>
dale and C. j. Larkin were appointed a
committee to make application for re-
duction of rent of the library rooms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

The regular monthly meeting of the
Rock Island public library was held Tues
day evening. There were present Presi
dent Connolly. Secretary Southwell and
Directors Gait. Larkin and Johnston
The librarians report for October was re-
ceived and placed on file. as follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03
Hard Wood Lumber.

J. W. Henry. Charlottesville. Ind,
manufactures hard wood lumber in CON-
mon white and burr oak bridge plank
2x4, 3x4, AKA and Axe. free on board cars
at Rock Island, Davenport and Moline,
for $22 per one thousand feet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

We have just received consignment
Of two hundred ladies Newmarkels, in
GLIDING all the latest STYLES in checks and
plaids, boucle, bison cloth, tailor made
and other fashionable Effects. in all sizes
and cOlors, worth between Sl2 so anG
$lS apiece. To create little excitement
aud encourage cloak buyers, we have de-
cided 10 place these goods on the market
at the exceptional price Of s. each. Thi:
price will prevail all the week, an oppOr
tunity never offered before.
NJ ARNOLD.
1913 West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

The many remarkable cures Hoods SAL
saparllla accomplishes are sufficient proof
that it does possess peculiar curative
powers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

A curious will was recently opened in
near city. thread as follows Il be-
queath my large property in real estate TO
my two daugh ars-with the earnest re
quest that they will live tremendously
and always KEEP on hand good supply
of DR. Bulls Cough Syrup"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

The Gobelin blue shades combine beat =
tifully with old rose and mahogany reds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

A full attendance of members is re
ques,ed on Friday evening Nov. 4tb,
when that eminent knight. Signor Blitz,
will be present. f. H. BOWMAN, JR.,
X r. s.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-03

1913 West Second street, Davenpor
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-04

EyOR sALE-A small farm containing twenty
in the town of Gorham 11a miles from Gorham
village and 212 miles from Saccarappa. For fur
Their information, apply to THOMAS JONES, Cor
ham, Me. 2-1
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-04

FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 4.
rnE PRESS.

NAV be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N.
g. Fessenden, Horse Railroad Station; Marquis,
rs Exchange ST.; Armstrong, E.& nj. G. X. II. De-
pot; Hodgson, 9612 Portland ST.; John Cox, $50
Congress St.. Costello, Exchange St.. Lawson,
Al Middle St; Jewett, 504 Congress St.. Peter
Chestnut Sts.; Chisholm, 100 Congress ST.; Hop
kins, Commercial, corner Park; Morrill,, FAB Con-
gress ST.; Ross, 1913 Congress St.; Beardsworth,
S1 India ST. Harley, corner York and Tate SITS. /
Abbott, 243 Spring St; and of Chisholm Bros
agents on all trains running out of the city.
Auburn, Haskell g. Reynolds.
Augusta, j. f. Pierce
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Bddeford f. M. Burnhani.
A" A. l.. Jefferson.
Boston, Mass, American House.
Brunswick, b. j. Dennson.
Cumberland Mills X. s. RAYMOND.
Damariscotta, e. w. Dunbar.
Frceport, w. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg J. q. Gerry.
Fairfield, E. II. Evans.
Pennington, White & Warwick.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS III. Irish q Co.
Lewiston, Chandler s. Estes.
Long Island, 7. nj. Glendenning.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, E. A. Thomas.
Norway, s. l.. Crockett, A. o. Noyes
Old Orchard, Geo. Z. Fogg.
0rrs Island, s. c. Prince & Son.
Richmond, q. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. Andrews, R. II. Burnham & Vim.
u. Hyde
sacearappa, c. H. Kilby.
Saco, II. B. Kendrick s Co., VIM Stackpole.
So. Paris, A. NJ. Gerry.
SpringYale, c. IL. Pierce.
Skowhegan-B & Buck.
Thomaston, S. Delan0
Ninalhaven, A. b. Vinal.
Waldoboro G. Bliss
Waterville, q. H. Hayes.
Yarmouth, w. L. Bennett.